Industrial Solvents
Hydrocarbon and alcohol solvents for manufacturing and processing: hexane for oilseed extraction and adhesives, white spirit for paints and cleaning, and isopropyl alcohol for coatings, inks, electronics and disinfection.
Industrial Solvents grades we supply
Where Industrial Solvents is used
Industrial Solvents is supplied as: Hexane (extraction / technical grade), White spirit / mineral spirits, Isopropyl alcohol (IPA). Grades and specifications can be matched to your destination market on request.
- 01Edible oil extraction and adhesives (hexane)
- 02Paints, varnishes and degreasing (white spirit)
- 03Inks, coatings, electronics cleaning and disinfectants (IPA)
- 04Chemical processing and formulation
Conforms to ASTM D235 · ASTM D770 · supplier spec
Supplied to ASTM D235 (white spirit), ASTM D770 (IPA) or the producer's specification for hexane, with a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet for each lot.
Typical specifications — Industrial Solvents
| Property | Unit | Min | Max | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexane | ||||
| Density at 15°C | kg/l | 0.660 | 0.690 | ASTM D4052 |
| Distillation range | °C | 64 | 70 | ASTM D1078 |
| Sulphur | mg/kg | – | 5 | ASTM D5453 |
| White spirit (ASTM D235) | ||||
| Flash point | °C | 38 | – | ASTM D56 |
| Initial boiling point | °C | 149 | – | ASTM D86 |
| Dry point | °C | – | 213 | ASTM D86 |
| Colour (Saybolt) | – | +25 | – | ASTM D156 |
| Isopropyl alcohol (ASTM D770) | ||||
| Water | % wt | – | 0.20 | ASTM E203 |
| Specific gravity at 20/20°C | – | 0.7840 | 0.7870 | ASTM D268 |
| Colour | Pt-Co | – | 10 | ASTM D1209 |
| Acidity as acetic acid | % wt | – | 0.002 | ASTM D1613 |
Typical values based on ASTM D235 · ASTM D770 · supplier spec. The binding specification for each cargo is the certificate of analysis issued at loading. Custom specifications are available on request.
Storing Industrial Solvents
Tanks: Store in clean stainless or coated carbon-steel tanks with nitrogen blanketing where purity matters.
Fire safety: Flammable and harmful vapours: earth equipment, ventilate well and use suitable PPE and respirators.
Purity: Keep products segregated and lines flushed to protect the purity specification.
Handling: Follow the safety data sheet for exposure limits and spill response.
How we ship Industrial Solvents
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Industrial Solvents: common questions
What is Industrial Solvents?+
Hydrocarbon and alcohol solvents for manufacturing and processing: hexane for oilseed extraction and adhesives, white spirit for paints and cleaning, and isopropyl alcohol for coatings, inks, electronics and disinfection.
What is Industrial Solvents used for?+
Industrial Solvents is mainly used for: edible oil extraction and adhesives (hexane); paints, varnishes and degreasing (white spirit); inks, coatings, electronics cleaning and disinfectants (IPA); chemical processing and formulation.
Which standard does WGV's Industrial Solvents meet?+
Supplied to ASTM D235 (white spirit), ASTM D770 (IPA) or the producer's specification for hexane, with a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet for each lot.
How is Industrial Solvents shipped?+
WGV Oil Trading ships Industrial Solvents by iso tanks, steel drums or ibc totes, on FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP terms. Every cargo is inspected at the load port by SGS, Intertek or an equivalent independent inspector.
How do I get a price for Industrial Solvents?+
Send the quantity, destination port, preferred Incoterms and timing through the quote form on this page, by WhatsApp on +34 663 192 105, or by email to sales@wgvoiltrading.com. WGV Oil Trading replies with a written offer the same day. Payment is by documentary LC, SBLC or TT against documents.